All articles tagged with #secret recordings
Mitchell Wasek, son of Buc-ee’s co-founder, has been indicted on 21 counts of invasive visual recording involving 13 victims over two years. Wasek allegedly recorded people in private settings at his Dallas home and his father's Lake Travis home. He faces up to two years in state jail for each count if convicted.
Federal prosecutors have closed their corruption case against former Chicago City Council member Ed Burke, stating that his secretly recorded comments are "absolutely devastating" to him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker argued that the recordings, which captured Burke's alleged attempts to strong-arm tax business, provide the best evidence of his intent. The prosecutor displayed Burke's words in court, including his infamous "cash register" comment. Burke's defense criticized the prosecution for not calling FBI mole Danny Solis to testify, but ultimately called Solis themselves. Closing arguments have concluded, and the jury will begin deliberations after receiving instructions from the judge.
Secretly recorded calls of Russian soldiers in Ukraine reveal their desire to leave the war, as the conflict enters its second winter. The intercepted audio provides insights into the progression of the war, from professional soldiers to civilians compelled to serve. The soldiers speak in code, using numbers to refer to the dead, wounded, and those who refuse to fight. The recordings highlight the dire conditions faced by the soldiers, who are living off rainwater and haunted by the violence they have witnessed. Many express regret and a longing to return home, while others warn against getting involved in the war.
Secretly recorded calls of Russian soldiers in Ukraine reveal their desire to leave the war, with soldiers speaking in code about the dead, wounded, and those who refuse to fight. The recordings highlight the progression of the war from professional soldiers to civilians forced to serve in grueling conditions. The soldiers, living off rainwater and haunted by their experiences, express a longing to go home. The article features the stories of several soldiers, including a professor haunted by visions of the dead, a man who regrets not spending more time with his family, and a soldier who advises others to avoid the war if possible. The recordings serve as a warning as Russia scrambles to replenish its troops.
Secret recordings of Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt have revealed that former US President Donald Trump allegedly disclosed sensitive information about American nuclear submarines and private calls with foreign leaders to Pratt. The recordings, aired on 60 Minutes Australia and published by The New York Times, shed light on the "transactional ethos" of the Trump presidency, blurring personal business interests with public service. Pratt, who is on a list of potential witnesses in Trump's upcoming trial, had sought to cozy up to Trump and his inner circle, including Rudy Giuliani. Trump's spokesperson dismissed the recordings, claiming they lacked context, while Trump himself referred to Pratt as a member of Mar-a-Lago and a "nice person."
Chad Daybell visited his wife's workplace two days after her death to inquire about her life insurance policy, according to testimony in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is charged with murder, conspiracy, and grand theft in the deaths of her two children and Chad Daybell's previous wife. Chad Daybell is charged with murder for the same three deaths and will face a separate trial at a later date. The judge ruled that jurors will not be able to hear secret recordings of conversations between Lori Daybell, Chad Daybell, and others. The recordings constituted hearsay and could not be admitted.